Arsenal’s ‘Dream Midfield’ next season

Arsenal may have finished their season by claiming the club’s first trophy for nearly a decade in the form of the FA Cup, but if the Gunners are to have a significant impact on the Premier League title race next season they’ll need to add quality to their roster this summer.

The midfield, boasting such talents as Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Ozil, Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla, on paper at least, is their strongest department. But with Mikel Arteta entering his twilight years, Lukasz Podolski set to leave the Emirates this summer and the Gunners’ form taking a serious nose-dive amid the absence of Theo Walcott at the business end of the season, a few astute additions certainly wouldn’t go amiss.

With that in mind, here’s a look at what might constitute the North London side’s ‘Dream Midfield’ for next season, combining Arsenal’s best performers this term with transfer targets fans would love to see join the Emirates ranks this summer.